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 Uma is
based on a marathi poem by the late Vasant Bapat, which is inspired by
Kalidas’s Kumarsambhav. Through Parvati, Kalidas gives us a unique insight
into 'Stree-Shakti' the power, strength of a woman. Why should penance be
the prerogative of men? A woman too can do it. Parvati (Uma) the daughter
of Himalay, went through tough penance to achieve her goal. Uma's
determination, her patience and perseverance, won her the love of Lord
Shiva.
 Our
ballet 'Uma' is not just the same old story of Shiv-Parvati; it is the
story of a woman unfazed by a man's anger, a woman strengthened by her own
determination, a woman convinced that she is the inspiration to creation.
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Direction & Choreography: Jhelum Paranjape Script: Late Vasant Bapat Music: Surmani Pandit Raghunath Panigrahi Artistes: 15 dancers, 5 backstage. Lights: Arun Madkaikar Costumes: Aruna Jogalekar, Suhita Thatte, Nandakishore Dahale Duration: 70 mins |
